This week the Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) released its Public Review Draft for the Ko'olau Loa Sustainable Communities Plan (KSCP).
 
For nearly two years, Envision Lā'ie has engaged area residents, through workshops and community meetings, to make their voices heard. Surveys were also conducted to determine residents' desires for the future of the community. While proposed city plans do scale down the scope, a number of Envision Lā'ie's community-based proposals are included in this review, such as workforce housing and an alternate access road.
 
This is just the beginning of a long public process. Your participation as a community resident is encouraged. The deadline for public comment (in writing) is December 15.
 
"We recognize that this is a process for the entire community and that we need to find solutions that work best for the community as whole," said Eric Beaver, Hawai'i Reserves, Inc. president. 

There will be many opportunities to make your voice heard -- through letters, emails and written testimony. We'll let you know as they arise. There will be public hearings as well.
 
Once the KSCP is adopted, it will become the foundation for planning for the Ko'olau Loa region through the year 2035. That's why our voices are necessary now.

General information about obtaining the public review draft and how to respond will be available at the next regular Ko'olau Loa Neighborhood Board meeting.
 
Ko'olau Loa Neighborhood Board 
Thursday, October 14
at 6:00 pm.
Hau'ula Community Center
54-010 Kukuna Road
 
Written comments on the KSCP may be sent directly to
Helber Hastert & Fee Planners, Inc.
 
To read the entire KSCP Public Review Draft, click here.